ISO 27001 · ASD Essential Eight · AI Governance
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No junior handoffs. No generic templates. No surprises on scope or timeline.
11+
Years in Security & GRC
Enterprise to boutique
CQI|IRCA
Certified Lead Auditor
Code 542573 · ISO 27001
3–6 mo
To Certification
With a hard deadline in mind
1 Expert
Every Engagement
Deepak, from kickoff to cert
Credentials & Certifications
CQI|IRCA
Certified Lead Auditor
ISO 27001 · Code 542573
CompTIA
Security+
Global cybersecurity standard
Monash University
Master of Cybersecurity
Faculty of Information Technology
ISO 27001:2022
Latest Revision
93 Annex A controls · All clauses
Everything You Need to Get Certified
Fixed scope. Transparent process. Direct access to Deepak, every step of the way.
ISO 27001 Gap Assessment
1–2 weeksFind out exactly where you stand before committing to full certification. A rigorous, evidence-based review of your current controls against every ISO 27001:2022 clause and Annex A requirement.
- ✓Full clause-by-clause review (ISO 27001:2022)
- ✓Gap analysis against all 93 Annex A controls
- ✓Risk register starter document
- ✓Prioritised remediation roadmap with effort estimates
- ✓Executive summary report (board-ready)
- ✓60-minute debrief call with Deepak
ISMS Implementation
3–6 monthsEnd-to-end implementation from gap assessment through to certification-ready. Designed for companies with a hard deadline or an enterprise sales requirement that cannot wait.
- ✓Gap assessment included
- ✓End-to-end ISMS design and build
- ✓All policies and procedures written to your environment
- ✓Risk register and risk treatment plan
- ✓Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- ✓Internal audit simulation
- ✓Staff awareness training (1 session included)
- ✓Certification body selection and liaison
- ✓Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit support
- ✓Post-certification handover pack
ISMS Maintenance Retainer
OngoingCertification is just the start. Keep your ISMS alive, your certificate valid, and your next surveillance audit stress-free.
- ✓Monthly ISMS health check-in
- ✓Policy and procedure updates as your business evolves
- ✓Ongoing risk register management
- ✓Annual surveillance audit preparation
- ✓Incident response support (as needed)
- ✓Priority access to Deepak
ASD Essential Eight
4–8 weeksAustralia's mandated cyber baseline. Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 is now required for all Commonwealth entities and increasingly demanded by enterprise and government procurement.
- ✓Current maturity level assessment (ML0–ML3)
- ✓Gap analysis across all 8 strategies
- ✓Remediation roadmap with effort and priority ratings
- ✓Application control and patch management review
- ✓MFA and privileged access assessment
- ✓Backup and recovery capability review
- ✓Written report suitable for board and government reporting
- ✓Alignment advice for ISO 27001 overlap
ISO 42001 AI Governance assessment and implementation, coming mid-2026. Join the waitlist →
From Discovery Call to Certificate in 5 Clear Steps
No surprises, no scope creep. You always know exactly where you are and what comes next.
Discovery Call
Free 30-minute call to understand your business, your environment, and your certification timeline. No sales pressure, just an honest assessment of whether VicByte is the right fit.
Gap Assessment
A rigorous audit of your current controls against every ISO 27001:2022 clause and Annex A requirement. You receive a written report with a prioritised remediation plan and realistic timeline.
ISMS Design & Build
Policies, procedures, risk register, Statement of Applicability, and all mandatory documentation, built for your specific environment, not copy-pasted from a generic template library.
Audit Preparation
Internal audit simulation to find and close gaps before the certification body does. Full evidence pack prepared, reviewed, and organised.
Certification
Certification body selection, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit support. Deepak is available throughout the audit process, you won't face auditors alone.
Discovery Call
Free 30-minute call to understand your business, your environment, and your certification timeline. No sales pressure, just an honest assessment of whether VicByte is the right fit.
Gap Assessment
A rigorous audit of your current controls against every ISO 27001:2022 clause and Annex A requirement. You receive a written report with a prioritised remediation plan and realistic timeline.
ISMS Design & Build
Policies, procedures, risk register, Statement of Applicability, and all mandatory documentation, built for your specific environment, not copy-pasted from a generic template library.
Audit Preparation
Internal audit simulation to find and close gaps before the certification body does. Full evidence pack prepared, reviewed, and organised.
Certification
Certification body selection, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit support. Deepak is available throughout the audit process, you won't face auditors alone.
A Decade of Real-World Security Expertise
Deepak is an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certified by CQI|IRCA (Code 542573), a CompTIA Security+ holder, and a Monash University Master of Cybersecurity graduate with over 11 years of hands-on experience spanning physical security governance and enterprise cybersecurity.
Before founding VicByte, Deepak led security and intelligence governance at Tata Steel, one of the world's largest steel producers, designing governance frameworks, executing internal audits, managing risk registers, and reporting directly to senior leadership across multiple jurisdictions.
That practitioner background shapes everything VicByte delivers. Clients work with someone who has lived the consequences of a security gap, not just someone who has read the standard.
Why SaaS and IT Companies Choose VicByte
Built specifically for growing technology companies, not retooled from an enterprise consulting playbook.
Specialist, Not Generalist
VicByte focuses exclusively on ISO 27001 and AI governance frameworks. Deep expertise in one area, done properly, not a broad firm spread thin across every compliance flavour.
Direct Access to Deepak
You work with a CQI|IRCA certified Lead Auditor from kickoff through certification. No junior handoffs. No account managers between you and the advice that matters.
Built for SaaS and IT
VicByte understands the specific pressures of technology companies pursuing certification to unlock enterprise deals. The process is designed around your environment, your stack, and your deadlines.
Clear Roadmap from Day One
Every engagement starts with a written gap assessment. You always know exactly what needs to be done, what it will cost, and how long it will take. No ambiguity, no scope creep.
Practitioner Background
Deepak led real security governance at enterprise scale before consulting. The advice comes from someone who has operated inside complex, regulated environments, not just audited them from the outside.
Business-First Approach
Compliance is always framed in terms of business risk and commercial impact. Leadership teams get plain-language reporting. Technical teams get actionable, environment-specific controls.
Specialist ISO 27001 Consultancy · Melbourne, Australia
Your Next Enterprise Contract Could Require ISO 27001.
Is Your Team Ready?
Book a free 30-minute call. Get an honest assessment of where you stand, what certification will take, and whether VicByte is the right fit, before you commit to anything.
Is VicByte Right for You?
Not every consultancy is the right fit for every client. Here is an honest answer.
VicByte is a good fit if...
- ✓SaaS or IT companies needing ISO 27001 to unlock enterprise or government sales
- ✓Businesses with a hard certification deadline driven by a client contract
- ✓Teams that want to work directly with a senior expert, not be handed off to juniors
- ✓Companies pursuing ASD Essential Eight to meet government procurement requirements
- ✓Organisations that want a certification that holds up under real audit scrutiny
- ✓Founders who need a board-ready report and a clear path, not just a template library
VicByte is probably not right if...
- ✕Organisations that require a large firm for internal governance or political reasons
- ✕Businesses needing multi-jurisdiction enterprise compliance across dozens of entities
- ✕Very early-stage startups with no customers or revenue yet (come back in 6 months)
- ✕Companies looking for the lowest possible price regardless of quality or outcome
Not sure which category you fall into? Book a free 30-minute call. There is no obligation and no sales pressure, just an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit.
Book a Free Discovery CallPractical Guides for Security and AI Governance
Plain-language articles on ISO 27001, ISO 42001 AI governance, and GRC, written from practitioner experience, not a content template.
Common Questions
Still have questions? Use the contact form, Deepak personally responds within one business day.
Typically 3 to 6 months, depending on your organisation's size and current security maturity. Well-prepared companies with good documentation habits can move faster. VicByte's structured approach eliminates wasted cycles, you won't spend time on controls that don't apply to your context.
It depends on your customers. If you're selling to enterprise, government, or regulated industries, ISO 27001 is increasingly a procurement prerequisite, not a differentiator. It also signals security maturity to investors. For early-stage companies, a gap assessment is the right starting point: it tells you the realistic investment before you commit.
A full clause-by-clause review against ISO 27001:2022, gap analysis against all 93 Annex A controls, a risk register starter, a prioritised remediation roadmap with effort estimates, an executive summary report, and a 60-minute debrief call with Deepak.
Gap assessments start from $2,000 AUD. Full ISMS implementation starts from $10,000 AUD depending on scope and complexity. Ongoing ISMS maintenance retainers start from $750 per month. All engagements are scoped before any work begins, no surprises.
Yes, always. VicByte is a specialist boutique. There are no junior consultants, no offshore delivery teams, and no account managers in the middle. Deepak handles every engagement personally.
Yes. Certification is just the beginning, you need to maintain and continuously improve your ISMS to pass annual surveillance audits and the three-year recertification audit. The ISMS Maintenance Retainer (from $750/month) covers exactly this.
Primarily SaaS companies, IT service providers, managed service providers, cloud platforms, and digital agencies. These are the types of businesses for whom ISO 27001 has the highest commercial ROI, unlocking enterprise sales, government contracts, and regulated-industry customers.
ISO 42001 is the international standard for AI management systems, the ISO 27001 equivalent for responsible AI. As AI adoption accelerates, enterprise and government customers are beginning to require it alongside ISO 27001. VicByte will offer ISO 42001 assessment and implementation from mid-2026. Join the waitlist to be notified first.
Let's Start Your Certification Journey
Book a free 30-minute discovery call or send a message. Deepak personally responds to every enquiry within one business day.